Psychosocial Impact of Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation in Patients with Acne Vulgaris.
J Clin Aesthet Dermatol
; 10(5): 18-23, 2017 May.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Acne vulgaris is a common, often socially distressing skin condition primarily seen in young adults. Quality of life studies have shown that people with acne are more introverted with increased social setting anxiety compared to a control group. Unfortunately, patients with acne may have residual postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, amplifying impaired psychosocial effects.Objective:
To quantify the impact of postinflammatory hyperpigmentation in patients with acne using a psychometric scale.Design:
A clinic-based survey was conducted among US adults with facial acne and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. Outcomes included age, race, gender, and acne-related quality of life. A board-certified dermatologist rated each patient's acne severity and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.Setting:
Dermatology clinic, Anheuser Busch Institute and Des Peres Hospital, Saint Louis, Missouri.Participants:
48 subjects (25 patients with acne and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation; 23 with acne only). Measurements Acne Quality of Life survey, dermatologist rating of acne and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation severity.Results:
Subjects with postinflammatory hyperpigmentation reported statistically significant poorer mean scores on the Acne Quality of Life survey than subjects with acne only. Sixty percent of patients with postinflammatory hyperpigmentation had a "very markedly" impact to at least one aspect of the Acne Quality of Life survey scale compared to none of the acne only patients. There was no association between provider-reported hyperpigmentation severity and psychosocial impact. No differences in psychosocial impact were noted between males and females.Conclusion:
Patients with acne and postinflammatory hyperpigmentation had poorer quality-of-life scores compared to patients with only acne. Having postinflammatory hyperpigmentation with acne negatively impacted self-perceptions and social/emotional functioning, especially in groups.
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J Clin Aesthet Dermatol
Ano de publicação:
2017
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Article